- Use dry, seasoned wood. The moisture content of wood directly affects the way the appliance operates. Well seasoned dry wood (cut, split and stacked under cover for at least 12 months) will give best results and least problems.
- Wet or green wood not only creates more work for you due to the increased weight when carrying it, but most importantly will not burn efficiently. You will receive less heat from wet/green wood as energy is used to evaporate the moisture from the wood.
- Ideally, seasoned wood should contain 12% to 22% moisture. Wood with a moisture content of more than 22% will require a great deal more air to light, heat output will be cut dramatically, and soot and creosote will build up in your flue system. In addition, you may have smoke warting back into the room. If you hear your wood sizzle or you can see moisture bubbling from the ends of the logs placed on a hot fire, your wood is too wet.
- If the fuel you are burning tends to splatter, the use of a Home Fires fire screen is recommended. Low grade anthracite tends to splatter a lot. Use only high grade anthracite and use large nuts of anthracite or coke.
- Never use wood of the pine family. Pine contains a very high amount of resin. This can cause dangerous soot build-up and which can overheat your fireplace.
- You may use anthracite in your fireplace. Buy the best grade of anthracite in order to prevent splattering and to produce more heat.
- Do NOT use coal or briquettes.
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Home Fires manufactures distinctive braai and fireplace products that create an age-old homeliness, cosy ambience, and happy smiles. Home entertainment at its best!
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Home Fire’s fireplaces and braais are the epitome of quality and style, seamlessly blending functionality with exquisite design to enhance your home’s ambiance and elevate your outdoor cooking experience to new heights.
Heavy duty quality manufactured steel braais reasonably priced and excelent service!!
Good quality,i never had a problem with my 1.200m built in braai,used it now for 20 years.
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From its humble beginnings as a one-man business, operating from a small factory in Worcester in 1983, Home Fires has developed into a well-established organization and a market leader in the development of fireplace and braai products. The upgrading of production machinery and equipment and regular injections of operating capital has facilitated penetration into the export market.
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We pride ourselves on being the best at what we do and make customer safety and satisfaction our number one priority.
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